Bears out to crush the Diamonds, again!
Redcar are aiming to add to their points tally by securing only their 8th victory at the home of the Diamonds, Brough Park. Redcar are again blighted by injuries as they track 3 guests and use rider replacement to cover the injured trio of Jordan Jenkins, Jordan Stewart and Anders Rowe whilst James Sarjeant continues his COVID-19 isolation. Redcar have called upon the services of former Diamonds Alfie Bowtell and Ashley Morris whilst Dan Thompson takes his third guest booking of the week for the club. Thompson scored paid 11 on the 20th of June at Brough Park for the Leicester Lions.
Redcar’s team manager Jade Mudgway has elected to use Ashley Morris to guest for Jordan Stewart and rider replacement will cover the rides of James Sarjeant. Newcastle have to do without the services of Matthew Wethers after his unfortunate crash at the Media Prima Arena and they have enlisted the services of Leicester star Kyle Howarth to replace him, Howarth is in excellent form, scoring 12 on his last visit to Newcastle earlier this season.
Redcar co-promoter Jamie Swales is under no illusions that tonight’s task will be a difficult one for the Bears, “I think it’s going to be a much tougher test for our guys than Friday night turned out to be. Brough Park is a specialist track and the Diamonds have more than held their own around there this season and I’m hoping we get some good travelling support to help carry the lads through.”
Michael Palm-Toft is looking forward to the second installment of the Tyne-Tees derby, “Newcastle is always a track I look forward to going to. If my starts are as good as Friday’s I should score pretty well and I must say I’m really enjoying my speedway this year.” Palm-Toft was also asked whether he was happy with the club’s league results this season, “We just have to keep winning at home and pick points up away from home. We would love our full team back but Jade has done a good job finding guests so far.”
Newcastle “Grants Event Catering” Diamonds
1. Ben Barker (C) 7.07
2. Adam Roynon 4.00
3. Connor Mountain 4.95
4. Max Clegg 4.98
5. Kyle Howarth (G) 7.03
6. James Wright 4.00
7. Archie Freeman 1*
TM: Steve Pate
Redcar “Agilia” Bears
1. Charles Wright (C) 9.66
2. Rider replacement for James Sarjeant
3. Jake Allen 7.16
4. Ashley Morris (G) 5.48
5. Michael Palm Toft 7.60
6. Alfie Bowtell (G) 4.23
7. Dan Thompson (G) 2*
TM: Jade Mudgway